Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of BR Ambedkar and head of a Dalit group, has called for Maharashtra Bandh today; a call supported by 250 other Dalit groups.

Maharashtra Bandh: Protesters blocked major roads across the state disrupting traffic and train services.

New Delhi: After a day of angry protests by Dalit groups across towns and cities in Maharashtra following caste clashes, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis order an inquiry by a sitting High Court judge. Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of BR Ambedkar and head of a Dalit group, has called for Maharashtra bandh today. Around 250 other Dalit groups supported the call for a statewide shutdown. Dalit groups clashes with local right-wing organisations on Monday, the 200th anniversary of the Anglo-Maratha battle at Bhima-Koregaon near Pune. A 28-year-old Maratha youth was killed in clashes and at least 12 other people were injured. The following day Dalit protesters blocked major roads in Mumbai, disrupted road traffic and train services. Over 160 buses were damaged and heavy security had to be deployed. Over 100 protesters were later detained by the police.

Here are the highlights of the Maharashtra Bandh:

Jan 03, 2018

18:17 (IST)

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that an inquiry will be conducted into incidents of violence that took place across Maharashtra during the protests. CCTV footage of the violence is being monitored, he said.

Dalit protests reach Delhi. Around 50 students, including some from JNU, protest outside Maharashtra Sadan, in the heart of the city.

Jan 03, 2018

14:28 (IST)

Car showroom in suburban Vikroli vandalised by protesters.

Jan 03, 2018

13:03 (IST)

Suburban train services disrupted at Ghatkopar station due to protest by Dalit groups. As a result, trains on Central Railway's mainline towards CSMT were affected.

Jan 03, 2018

13:00 (IST)

Suburban services of AC locals have been cancelled for today by Western Railway, as protests threaten commuters' safety. Other suburban services are being run amid intermittent protests at Elphinstone Road, Dadar, Malad stations, according to Western Railway's twitter handle. There is no cancellation of long distance trains, it adds.

Jan 03, 2018

12:54 (IST)

Congress calls the Pune incident a failure of the Maharashtra government, demands probe by a Supreme Court judge.

Security increased outside Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi as protests continue in parts of Maharashtra.

Jan 03, 2018

11:56 (IST)

Section of Mumbai metro (Asalpha to Ghatkopar) stopped by protesters.

Jan 03, 2018

11:56 (IST)

Mumbai metro services between Ghatkopar and Airport stations have been suspended by authorities due to security reasons.

Jan 03, 2018

11:51 (IST)

Dalit groups protest in Pune following caste clashes in the city.

Jan 03, 2018

11:36 (IST)

Society & Govt must work towards becoming more sensitive & tolerant. My humble request to the Hon'ble PM @narendramodi & the dashing Maharashtra CM to take immediate steps to assuage the feelings of the Dalit community & bring the situation under control & to normalcy. Jai Hind!

Strongly condemn events leading to the eruption of violence & disruption of normal life in Maharashtra. Opposition to celebrations by the Dalit community commemorating a momentous episode in their history was uncalled for & instigated a violent reaction & unnecessary friction.

Update - Large number of protestors have occupied the railway tracks at Nallasopara Station from about 9.55 hrs, disrupting rail traffic. Administration & Security Forces are making all efforts to normalise the train operations @drmbct@rpfwrbctpic.twitter.com/KTPgmenWvF